On 1 July 1966, China's Second Artillery Corps (hereinafter referred to as the "Second Artillery Corps") occupied a decisive position in the history of our military's development. Initially, it was a separate unit whose main responsibility was to manage, operate and use strategic missiles, covering all levels from nuclear deterrence to nuclear strikes, and was equipped with a large number of conventional missiles to complete combat missions. The Second Artillery Corps has a special and important position in the military system, because it has a set of missile systems that are related to the strategic balance, so it is directly under the Central Military Commission, which ensures his efficient and efficient command and deployment.
The 2nd Artillery Corps of the Squadron made an important change on December 31, 2015, this time because of the needs of the war. The original Second Artillery Corps has been officially renamed the "Chinese People's Liberation Army Rocket Force" and upgraded to an independent unit on an equal footing with the army, navy, and air force. This change reflects the great attention that our country attaches to the strategic missile forces, as well as the strengthening of their capabilities.
After the restructuring, the Chinese People's Liberation Army, on the basis of inheriting and developing the original Second Artillery Corps, has continuously strengthened and enhanced its strategic attack and anti-nuclear attack capabilities, and has gradually developed into a strategic strength with both nuclear and conventional missiles and a range covering medium, medium, and even intercontinental ranges. It is equipped with a variety of high-precision attacks and strategic counterattacks, while carrying out precise strikes on the enemy's most valuable targets, it also carries out nuclear deterrence and nuclear attacks under extreme conditions, all of which show unparalleled military strength and strategic deterrence.
On the whole, the transformation of the "Second Artillery Corps" into the "Rocket Army" is not just a change in code name, but a historical event of great significance, which shows that the squadron is playing an increasingly important role in safeguarding the interests of the squadron and development.